Panthers Recall C Shawn Matthias

SUNRISE, FL – Florida Panthers General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the club has recalled C Shawn Matthias.

Matthias, 21, has played in 11 games with Florida this season, scoring one goal with two PIM. For his carer in the NHL, he has played in 31 games all with the Panthers registering five points (3-2-5) and six PIM.

The Mississauga, Ontario native has played in 15 games with Rochester this year scoring three goals with four assists and eight PIM.
Florida (11-13-6) begins a four-game road trip tonight when the visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. The game be seen on FS Florida and heard on SportsTalk 790 The Ticket at 7 p.m.

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